creation

noun

cre·​a·​tion krē-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act of creating

especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence

2

: the act of making, inventing, or producing: such as

a

: the act of investing with a new rank or office

b

: the first representation of a dramatic role

3

: something that is created: such as

a

: world

b

: creatures singly or in aggregate

c

: an original work of art

d

: a new usually striking article of clothing

Synonyms

• brainchild
• coinage
• concoction
• contrivance
• innovation
• invention
• wrinkle

Examples of creation in a Sentence

The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation.

Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections.

These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses.

The company was largely the creation of one woman.

Come taste our chef's delicious new creations.

She's wearing one of her original fashion creations.

How are humans different from the rest of creation?

Recent Examples on the Web

Build exciting exhibits across different habitats or use someone else's creation as a template through the Steam workshop. —David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

The restaurant is the creation of the longtime hospitality pro Jenni Guizio, formerly a beverage director at Union Square Hospitality Group, who here is stepping for the first time into the role of proprietor. —Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025

Trump imposed a hiring freeze in an executive order on Inauguration Day, banning any open civilian positions at the time of his inauguration from being filled, and banning the creation of new ones. —Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025

For nearly two centuries, the American jeweler’s creations have helped the world speak the language of love and with this campaign celebrates all things Tiffany — jewelry, timepieces, home and more — with poetic tributes. —Thomas Waller, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creacion, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin creātiōn-, creātiō "something brought into existence," going back to Latin, "act of begetting," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing creation

• creation science
• self-creation

Kids Definition

creation

noun

cre·​ation

krē-ˈā-shən

1

: the act of creating

especially : the bringing of the world into existence out of nothing

2

: something created

3

: all created things : world